Season 1
(1952)
Cast
Episodes
The Rivals 0.0
October 3, 1952
David has a rival, and his name is Will Thornberry - his next door neighbor.
The Poet 0.0
October 10, 1952
Ozzie and Harriet read the newspaper and talk about Nancy Walker.
The Pills 0.0
October 17, 1952
Ozzie decides to diet so he can fit into a pair of size 33 pants.
The Fall Guy 0.0
October 24, 1952
Ozzie quickly regrets advising David against allowing people to take advantage of his good nature.
Halloween Party 0.0
October 31, 1952
On Halloween night, Ozzie and Thorny make plans to attend a non-costume party as Satan and a Scotsman. Meanwhile Ricky …
Riviera Ballet 0.0
November 7, 1952
Ozzie has tickets to the Riviera Ballet, but Harriet doesn't want him to go because the actresses will be wearing skimp…
David the Babysitter 0.0
November 14, 1952
David gets a babysitting job and Ozzie is worried about David and the baby.
Rick Goes To A Dance 0.0
November 21, 1952
Ricky receives a perfumed letter from his neighbor, Julie Thornberry, inviting him to his first dance.
Day After Thanksgiving 0.0
November 28, 1952
Having come home the previous day from Aunt Ellen's without any Thanksgiving leftovers, Ozzie and the boys become obses…
Thorny's Gift 0.0
December 5, 1952
Ozzie is outraged after he doesn't receive a timely 'thank you' for the birthday gift he sent to Thorny.
Harriet's Hairdo 0.0
December 12, 1952
Harriet decides to try a new hair style but it doesn't go over well with the Nelson men. Ozzie gently tries to suggest …
The Boys' Christmas Money 0.0
December 19, 1952
The boys want to earn extra money for Christmas, so Ozzie gives them permission to look for work.
The Late Christmas Gift 0.0
December 26, 1952
Ozzie and David receive Christmas gifts after Christmas from Grandma Nelson.
Newspaper Write-up 0.0
January 2, 1953
Ozzie becomes upset, and increasingly obsessed, by a newspaper tribute to him that messes up his name.
Basketball Players 0.0
January 9, 1953
Ozzie and Thorny's discussion about basketball escalates until they challenge each other to a game. They include their …
Stop Worrying 0.0
January 16, 1953
Ozzie discovers his family worrying about different things, and admonishes them, as well as rationalizing them out of t…
The Tuba Affair 0.0
January 23, 1953
Ozzie wants to establish that he's head-of-the-household, and Harriet wants to be a good wife. Marital strife ensues.
The Rover Boys 0.0
January 30, 1953
While discussing The Rover Boys' books with Thorny, Ozzie takes off to check out a book at the library, hoping to prove…
Separate Rooms 0.0
February 6, 1953
David and Ricky finally get their own separate rooms - with hilarious results.
The Valentine Show 0.0
February 13, 1953
Ozzie and Harriet are concerned that David will blow all the money he's saved on a new girl he's taking to a Valentine'…
The Traffic Signal 0.0
February 20, 1953
There's a new traffic signal, and no one knows who should take the credit or get the blame.
The Dental Receptionist 0.0
February 27, 1953
Ozzie soon regrets a flirtatious moment shared with his dentist's new southern belle receptionist.
The Speech 0.0
March 6, 1953
Ozzie painstakingly rehearses for a speech.
The Safecrackers 0.0
March 13, 1953
While in Herb Dunkle's empty office, Ozzie teaches Ricky how to crack a safe.
Brother Beesley's Philosophy 0.0
March 20, 1953
Andy Beesley gives Ozzie a new outlook on life: Enjoy life, while you can. Ozzie takes this philosophy to heart and sen…
The Bowling Alley 0.0
March 27, 1953
Fearing that Ozzie is coming down with a cold, Harriet orders her husband to spend the evening convalescing and then go…
The Orchid and the Violet 0.0
April 3, 1953
It's spring, and love is in the air, so Ozzie wants to surprise Harriet by having a bunch of violets delivered to her. …
The Pancake Mix 0.0
April 10, 1953
Hasty Tasty Pancake Company is offering a double-your-money-back guarantee, so Ricky decides to apply for a refund.
Whistler's Daughter 0.0
April 17, 1953
Ozzie has some fast talking to do, after Harriet falls under the impression that he was taken in by an attractive young…
The Fish Story 0.0
April 24, 1953
To prove a point, Ozzie starts a rumor in the neighborhood by tricking his best friend Thorny into believing that the f…
Night School 0.0
May 1, 1953
Ozzie finds out from Thorny that he is taking adult education courses at the local high school in the evenings. So Ozzi…
The Traders 0.0
May 8, 1953
Ozzie tries to teach Ricky and David how to get a good deal in the swap trades they make with friends.
Boxing Matches 0.0
May 15, 1953
Ozzie gets roped into agreeing to fight Thorny in a boxing exhibition match to be held at an evening Boy Scout rally.
Door Key for David 0.0
May 22, 1953
David is given his first house key and the responsibility that goes with it.
The Play's the Thing 0.0
May 29, 1953
Ozzie is brimming with enthusiasm about appearing in the PTA pageant's play, until he learns that his role is the front…
Monetary System 0.0
June 5, 1953
David and Ricky would like an increase in their allowances so Ozzie develops a point system regarding household chores.…
Who's Walter? 0.0
June 12, 1953
Harriet encounters an older man who worked at an amusement park she and Ozzie frequented when they dated. She invites h…
Curiosity 0.0
June 19, 1953
Ozzie and Harriet try to kill each other's cat with curiosity.
Oscillating Ozzie 0.0
June 26, 1953
Ozzie is stuck in his conservative routine, until he has a chat with the ever-exuberant Emmy Lou.